Morka: APC Publicity Secretary Under the Spotlight

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja Public Affairs Commentator and Development Advocate, Olokor Michael, has described the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, as one of the party’s prominent voices in Nigeria’s political communication space. In an opinion article, Olokor said Morka’s responsibility goes beyond issuing party statements, noting that the position requires communicating the APC’s policies, responding to criticism and presenting the party’s position on major […]

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NDLEA Chief named Champion Newspapers’ Man of the Year

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa, has been named Man of the Year by Champion Newspapers. Marwa received the award for the third time in five years at a ceremony held on Saturday at the Convention Centre of Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos. At the same event, the NDLEA was also honoured with the […]

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Nigeria drug agency arrests fugitive kingpin after 13 years on the run

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency says it has arrested a wanted drug trafficker who had been in hiding for more than a decade, as it reported a series of major seizures across the country. In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi said Reginald Peter Chidiebere surrendered to its operatives on 13 February 2026, following years of investigations linking him to large cocaine and […]

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The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture

The Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria has launched the 2026 Training of West African Youth on Aquaculture, with a focus on sustainable fish farming. The programme opened today at the ARCN Auditorium in Abuja. Declaring the training open, the Executive Secretary of the Council, Dr Abubakar Adamu Dabban, said this year’s theme — “Sustainable Fish Farming Using Black Soldier Fly Larvae” — reflects regional priorities on youth employment, food security, […]

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Northern Group Urges Joint Action to Tackle Worsening Insecurity in the North

By Zainab Uzomah The Northern Reconciliation Group (NRG) has raised alarm over the escalating wave of violent attacks, kidnappings and banditry across several states in Northern Nigeria, warning that many rural and semi-urban communities are living under constant threat.In a statement signed by its pro tempore secretary, Dr Joseph Lengmang, and pro tempore spokesperson, Professor Usman Yusuf, the group expressed solidarity with victims of repeated violence, saying the loss of […]

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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the Nigerian Air Force

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, extends a heartfelt goodwill message to the officers, airmen, airwomen, and families of the Nigerian Air Force, as well as all Nigerians, as the nation celebrates the festive season. #FestiveSeason #GoodwillMessage #NigerianAirForce #ChiefOfTheAirStaff #Unity #PeaceAndProsperity

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Military arrests medical doctor others in major crackdown in military operations across the country

By Zainab Uzomah A medical doctor suspected of treating wounded militants has been arrested as Nigerian troops intensified nationwide operations that led to dozens of arrests, the rescue of at least 65 kidnapped people and the recovery of more than ₦22m in cash and stolen oil between 3 and 12 December 2025. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, the Defence Headquarters […]

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DED of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Harps on the Rights of Women and Girls as Nigeria Marks 16 Days of Activism

By Zainab Uzomah The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of UN Women, Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, has emphasised the urgent need to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, declaring that violence against them is not inevitable but preventable. She made the remark during her visit to Nigeria for the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, a global campaign demanding stronger action to end all forms of violence. Gumbonzvanda […]

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Vice President Shettima Charges Youth To Embrace Tech To Compete With The Developed World

By Baba Sunday|| Abuja ‎Vice President Kashim Shettima says the only way Nigeria can catch up with the developed world is through innovation in the digital economy.‎‎Shettima stated this while speaking at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibition held today at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja.‎‎"If there is any shortcut through which we can catch up with the developed economies, it lies in digital innovation. […]

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